The Best Restaurants in Western NY
While Buffalo’s culinary reputation rests largely on the spread of our wings around the world and the now common use of “Buffalo-style” to indicate a spicy experience ahead, the city is in fact a melting pot of diverse dishes, cuisines, and dining experiences. Old school restaurateurs who have been perfecting their menus for decades are being joined by a new generation of chefs (many of them former Buffalonians returning to their resurgent hometown) who are opening innovative restaurants that are re-defining dining in the city.
A variety of flavors
Alongside these re-pats are immigrants and refugees who are bringing a taste of places like Myanmar, Ethiopia, Cambodia and Iraq to the streets of Buffalo. If that’s not enough variety, the city has dozens of food trucks rolling around that serve everything from poutine to pierogi. Sure, come for the wings, but stay to sample one of the most dynamic food cities in the United States.
DiTondo
370 Seneca Street
Buffalo, NY 14204
Doc Sullivan’s
474 Abbott Road
Buffalo, NY 14220
(716) 822-1182
Dockside Bar & Grill
153 Sweeney Street
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
(716) 693-3600
Doctor Bird
3104 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 837-6426
Doctor Bird’s Rasta-Rant
3104 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 837-6426
Dog Ears Bookstore & Cafe
688 Abbott Road
Buffalo, NY 14220
(716) 823-2665
Don Juan Mexican Restaurant
484 Harlem Road
West Seneca, NY 14224
(716) 768-0845
Don Tequila
73 Allen Street
Buffalo, NY 14202
(716) 939-2807
Donut Kraze – Buffalo
406 Dingens Street
Buffalo, NY 14206
(716) 824-4527
Donut Kraze – Tonawanda
365 Somerville Avenue
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 836-2160
Dopest Dough
695 Main Street
East Aurora, NY 14052
Down The Way Chop Steak Shop
1179 Broadway
Buffalo, NY 14212
(716) 370-0042
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Baba’s Place
Baba’s Place
Baba’s Place located on Bailey Avenue in East Buffalo, in the University District is my favorite Mediterranean restaurant. Chef Bashir and team take pride in serving fresh food made to order. Two of my favorite meals are the open chicken soulvaki and shrimp stir fry served with a warm pita. Their food melts in my mouth.
3318 Bailey Ave.
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Ms. Goodies
Ms. Goodies
An East Buffalo favorite for the Sunday dinner buffet and the junkyard dog. The Sunday buffet consists of a main course and three sides, cornbread, and Kool-Aid as a beverage. Chef Celena and Team have been serving the community for 17 years.
1836 Bailey Ave.
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Phat Catz Restaurant & Bar
Phat Catz Restaurant & Bar
This minority and locally owned restaurant is also located in East Buffalo. Chef Kim and her team specialize in soul food cuisine–specifically southern fried chicken, seafood and much more.
965 Kensington Ave.
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The Rose Bar & Grill
The Rose Bar & Grill
The Rose Bar & Grill is in downtown Buffalo. The owner and staff are friendly, and they offer great food, great drinks, and a great atmosphere. My favorite is their salmon dinner.
199 Scott St.
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Parkside Meadow
Parkside Meadow
Located in Buffalo’s Historic Parkside community. I love going there not only because of the amazing food but also the décor. Everything in the building is decorated with unique Buffalo memorabilia. The House Burger and Buffalo Chicken Wings are my favorite items from this restaurant.
2 Russell St.